Vulcan-Hart VG30 Installation & Operation Manual page 11

Lighting and Shutdown of Pilot
Lighting instructions are also located on the front panel.
1. Turn main gas supply to the braising pan to the ON position at the shutoff valve.
2. Lower the braising pan (see OPERATION OF LIFTING SYSTEM in this manual). The braising pan
will not operate with the pan in the UP position (5 degrees or higher from horizontal).
3. Turn the black on/off switch to the ON position. The ON position is indicated by a glowing amber
light on the control panel.
4. Turn the thermostat to the desired cooking temperature.
5. If pilot is extinguished, turn the gas supply and the on/off switch to the OFF position. Wait 5 minutes
before relighting.
Nightly Shutdown
Turn the on/off switch to the OFF position.
Extended Shutdown
Turn the on/off switch to the OFF position and turn off the gas supply.
Operating the Gas Braising Pan
The braising pan does not require any adjustments before startup.
The entire flue duct opening (located across the rear of the braising pan) must be left uncovered.
Turn the on/off switch to the ON position and turn the thermostat to the desired temperature to put the
braising pan into operation.
To prevent discoloration of the stainless steel cooking surface, do not turn the heat on unless the braising
pan is covered with a fluid, a thin layer of cooking oil or food to be cooked.
DO NOT use the braising pan as a deep fat fryer; use it only for shallow pan frying (cooking oil film not
more than / " [0.3 cm] thick). Its use for deep frying could result in a fire hazard. See SUGGESTED
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USES FOR YOUR BRAISING PAN in this manual for additional information.
Do not overheat the clad stainless steel plate by setting the temperature well above recommended
temperatures or by operating the braising pan without any fluid inside the pan to absorb heat. Overheating
the plate may cause warping and will carbonize any cooking oil on the plate and cause sticking.
In case of a power failure, there will be no flames because the combination control valve will shut off the
gas flow. In the event of a power failure, immediately turn the on/off switch to the OFF position. Once
power is restored, turn the on/off switch to the ON position to resume cooking.
The lid is spring-loaded and will stay in any position at which it is placed. After some time, the springs
may need to be tightened. Call your local Vulcan-authorized servicer to make these adjustments.
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